Oh, Really?

[timvp]

http://spurstalk.com/espn-gay.jpg

:makemyday

[MagnusKrauss]

eh, fuck it

[some_user86]

Hey, Thorpe picked us, so at least it wasn't a clean sweep.

[Udrihlooms]

Idiot Pundits!

Let's go Spurs!

[timvp]

Hollinger just became more of joke (if that's possible). He blasted the Suns relentlessly after the Shaq trade. And now he picks Shaq's Suns to dethrone the Spurs.

Lame stat inventin', self absorbin', hair regressin', wannabe expertin' biotch.

[mVp]

Perfect, this is better for us. All the pressure is on the Suns :lol

[O-Factor]

Fucking idiots, ignorant bastards

[tlongII]

They are wrong. The Suns will win in 5.

[ata]

It will be so much fun reading their comments after Suns will be eliminated in 1st round

[GrandeDavid]

Even Steiny Mo has hopped off the Spurs wagon. Can't say I blame him or the the others, after all, they are national sports writers who have no spoken allegiance to any team, and the way the Spurs have looked lately, barring their last two games, has been a sight for sore eyes.

Still, I think the Spurs can win the series and believe they'll find a way to get it done.

[ForeignFan]

Spurs are the underdogs in the ESPN poll as well. Great !

[td4mvp3]

http://spurstalk.com/espn-gay.jpg

:makemyday

why so surprised? the suns own the seriess 3-1 and that 1 win was by 3 points, hardly inspiring.

[xtremesteven33]

does broussard EVER pick the spurs?

[Mark in Austin]

fuck those fucking fuckers.

[GinobiliLooms]

The Suns are fucked!!!!

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

http://spurstalk.com/espn-gay.jpg

:makemyday



Five.

[td4mvp21]

Bring it.

[SAtown]

It's commonplace in sports to RESPECT last yrs champs. But given all the known circumstances surrounding us and the Spurs...they don't deserve one ounce of respect. I don't respect them as a team nor as an organization. They are a bunch of thugs, whiners and actors (floppers).

I actually could see us taking this series in 5 games. On paper, we are the better team. Now we just have to go out and play as such. Shaq's made a lot of comments since coming over, but one thing he said is ABSOLUTE...a team has to BELIEVE they are the better team. That's what makes a championship team. You can bet your bottom dollar Shaq has already reminded the crew of this. This is where Shaq's 4 rings and experience comes to the forefront.

A team not only has to have the personnel with enough talent to win a championship, they have to have the right mindset to accomplish that task. It's now time to soak up Shaq's words of wisdom when it comes to his championship expereince. The words "think I can", must now be dropped from our team's vocabulary. Time for excuses to be over. We have the talent, and the experience, so it's now time to BELIEVE we can bring home the title.

Bottom line, we go into this dance with the right midset, and play to our abilities, it won't matter who we play to get there, and that's as it should be...and HAS to be.

"Thugs" :lmao

[Trainwreck2100]

"Thugs" :lmao


:depressed

[T Park]

Fuck ESPN.

[leemajors]

They are wrong. The Suns will win in 5.

now all we need is JimCs50 taking the suns. :smokin

[Shaolin-Style]

Haha I was gonna post the exact same thing but the website was down.

I had some more picks from them too...I think only one guy picked the spurs.

[ducks]

did not cavs sweep the spurs in the regular season last year?

[mavs>spurs2]

I'm not coming in here to troll, but I have to honestly say that I agree with either Suns in 6 or 7. Shaq has gotten the better of Timmy in the past 2 Suns/Spurs matchups, holding Tim to like 2 points in the 4th quarter in the last meeting. The Shaq Amare combo also seems to be clogging the lane making it harder on Parker and Manu. But in all honesty I hate the Suns and even though their is a rivalry between my Mavs and the Spurs, i've still gotta pull for the Spurs this series.

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs in 7

[ducks]

I'm not coming in here to troll, but I have to honestly say that I agree with either Suns in 6 or 7. Shaq has gotten the better of Timmy in the past 2 Suns/Spurs matchups, holding Tim to like 2 points in the 4th quarter in the last meeting. The Shaq Amare combo also seems to be clogging the lane making it harder on Parker and Manu. But in all honesty I hate the Suns and even though their is a rivalry between my Mavs and the Spurs, i've still gotta pull for the Spurs this series.

that was without MR BARRY :fro

[themvp]

You all hate the Suns, don't you? Even more than last year :lol

[J.T.]

ESPN just gave Suns the kiss of death.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

why so surprised? the suns own the seriess 3-1 and that 1 win was by 3 points, hardly inspiring.

agreed completely.


I mean, I was a little surprised that it was so overwhelmingly in the Suns favor, despite SA having homecourt (though SA has yet to beat PHX at home this season), but you have to give the edge to PHX going into this series, especially with the way the Spurs have been playing lately, and the fact that Shaq can guard TD which changes everything about this matchup.

[T Park]

I'm not coming in here to troll, but I have to honestly say that I agree with either Suns in 6 or 7. Shaq has gotten the better of Timmy in the past 2 Suns/Spurs matchups, holding Tim to like 2 points in the 4th quarter in the last meeting. The Shaq Amare combo also seems to be clogging the lane making it harder on Parker and Manu. But in all honesty I hate the Suns and even though their is a rivalry between my Mavs and the Spurs, i've still gotta pull for the Spurs this series.


Of course, why bother watching the series.

[T Park]

agreed completely.


I mean, I was a little surprised that it was so overwhelmingly in the Suns favor, despite SA having homecourt (though SA has yet to beat PHX at home this season), but you have to give the edge to PHX going into this series, especially with the way the Spurs have been playing lately, and the fact that Shaq can guard TD which changes everything about this matchup.

You have to?

What about the way the Suns guard Ginobili and Parker?

[T Park]

You all hate the Suns, don't you? Even more than last year :lol


and you don't?

[GinobiliLooms]

Spurs in 4. Ginobili will score 40+ in every game

[themvp]

and you don't?

I do :hat

[dbreiden83080]

None of them picked us what is up with that?? The Suns have hardly been worldbeaters to end the season, they have played well but for nobody to pick us is a huge insult.

[mavs>spurs2]

Of course, why bother watching the series.

:sleep Because it will be a hard fought 6 or 7 game series and an interesting rematch after what happened last year

[Obstructed_View]

I was worried about the Spurs going into the playoffs lacking focus until I saw the predictions. I'm quite sure the Spurs won't ever mention it publicly, but be assured that every single one of them is reading those predictions.

Be assured.

[BiZNicK]

Spurs in 5

Playoff Spurs > Regular Season Spurs

[Spurs Dynasty 21]

With the SPurs getting blown out by them away and HOME, I'm not sure why anyone would be surprised

[Mister Sinister]

Because those of us with IQs higher than our shoe size can....ahh, fuck it, I'm just gonna leave it there.

[Pero]

Spurs in 5.

[DespЏrado]

I'm looking forward to beating the the Shaq lead Suns. We were robbed of the chance of denying his fourth title in 06.

Luckily we can deny any chance of a 5th.

Go Spurs Go.

[Solid D]

Oh, Really?



http://www.orlyowl.com/orly.jpg

Fixed

[PlayoffEx-static]

Fixed

Solid, you enjoy pushing Kori's buttons, don't you?:downspin:

[Solid D]

:lol

Okay, okay

http://images.acclaimimages.com/_gallery/_SM/0001-0301-2809-5121_SM.jpg

[1Parker1]

:elephant Someone bump MannyisGod's post on Bringin On the Suns.

I am still trying to debate whether it's a good thing or a bad thing to see the Suns this early in the postseason. I can't decide if the fresh losses to them with benefit the Suns and their confidence or the Spurs and their need for revenge.

[Louie Vega]

http://spurstalk.com/espn-gay.jpg

:makemyday



2 or 3 of these fucks work at the LA times! Everyone I have been listening to on ESPN radio, Fox radio and sporting news have picked Spurs to win. Even the dudes on Sirius radio picked Spurs!:flag:

[SouthernFried]

I dunno...everything in the regular season points to the Suns winning this. If I was a national beat writer, I'd prolly say the same.

But I'm not.

I feel pretty damn good about this series. And I don't fucking know why :D

[1Parker1]

A lot of these so called "ESPN Experts" and "NBA Analysts" like to pick the popular choice. Of course they're rooting for a potential conference finals matchup between Shaq and the Kobe Lakers.

They also think Pheonix plays a more exciting brand of basketball with all the dunks and nifty Nash passes, etc. It's a lot more enjoyable for them and the average fan to watch than fundamental Spurs basketball with scores in the low 80's.

[Mister Sinister]

Also,
Ya rly!

[Lebowski Brickowski]

dumBasses :lmao

[RashoFan]

Spurs in 6.
Book IT!

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Here's CBS Sportsline's expert picks

http://www.sportsline.com/nba/postseason/expertpicks

[O-Factor]

does broussard EVER pick the spurs?

Hell fucking NO! He hates the Spurs I can't stand that bastard Cleveland homer and the way he talks. Him and Stephen A. Smith can kiss my ass, kiss my black and silver ass!

[sabar]

When did the regular season series all of a sudden matter?

[carina_gino20]

I dunno...everything in the regular season points to the Suns winning this. If I was a national beat writer, I'd prolly say the same.

But I'm not.

I feel pretty damn good about this series. And I don't fucking know why :D


Manu Postgame quote against the Jazz:

“Yes. We didn’t have a great season especially in terms of being steady, so we always prefer the playoffs. It’s a better atmosphere, there is more rest between games and this is what we all love doing.”

[WildcardManu]

Homers for the flavor of the month teams, who cares what they think... fuck'em

[K-State Spur]

Hollinger just became more of joke (if that's possible). He blasted the Suns relentlessly after the Shaq trade. And now he picks Shaq's Suns to dethrone the Spurs.

Lame stat inventin', self absorbin', hair regressin', wannabe expertin' biotch.

the ONLY bad thing about the Spurs winning last year was that it gave him confidence in that stupid f'en formula he put together.

this year should see it a lot of it go to hell in a hand basket.

[QuietDynasty]

When did the regular season series all of a sudden matter?

yeah, remember the cavs.... so much for LeBroom and his cavs sweeping the season series.

[cly2tw]

http://spurstalk.com/espn-gay.jpg

:makemyday


What? Even the worst Suns hater, Hollinger, was picking Suns in 6! :downspin:

How did the other Suns hater Charley Rosen pick?

[Tigole Bitties]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3141/2422062861_a5d3f48b33.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/21206761@N00/2422062861/in/photostream)

YA RLY

He's ready for this series.

[21_Blessings]

http://spurstalk.com/espn-gay.jpg



lol

[21_Blessings]

the ONLY bad thing about the Spurs winning last year was that it gave him confidence in that stupid f'en formula he put together.

this year should see it a lot of it go to hell in a hand basket.


The Spurs didn't really even beat anybody impressive last year. Cavs were a joke a finals matchup and it took Donaghy and Stern's stupid rule in order for them to get past the Suns. The Mavs would of sent the Sporks packing, just like in 06.

[VinnyTestesVerde]

The Spurs didn't really even beat anybody impressive last year. Cavs were a joke a finals matchup and it took Donaghy and Stern's stupid rule in order for them to get past the Suns. The Mavs would of sent the Sporks packing, just like in 06.

how can the spurs be held responsible for who they had to play on their way to their 4th title? that doesn't make sense. if they have no control over their opponents, it doesn't diminish the :lobt2:

also, the NBA has investigated the whole Donaghy scandal...and nothing has ever been produced indicating that the Spurs benefited from that idiot. I've never understood "ohhh let's rig it for the Spurs" conspiracy theories. Yeah i'm sure David Stern is rubbing his hands together at the thought of a big cash cow like SAN ANTONIO winning another title. That does shit for him.

Mavs didn't deserve the chance to play in the 2nd round. They changed their strategy for an inferior 8th seed, who in turn made them the worst bitches in NBA history historically speaking. 07 Mavs = FAIL. Excuses are for losers.

[VinnyTestesVerde]

http://spurstalk.com/espn-gay.jpg

:makemyday


any surprise that BSPN has jumped on the Shaq-wagon? Hopefully this will be another classic case of lets-sleep-on-the-Spurs...

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Heart says Spurs in a barn-burning 7-gamer...

Won't say what intellect says.

[David Effing Stern]

how can the spurs be held responsible for who they had to play on their way to their 4th title? that doesn't make sense. if they have no control over their opponents, it doesn't diminish the :lobt2:

also, the NBA has investigated the whole Donaghy scandal...and nothing has ever been produced indicating that the Spurs benefited from that idiot. I've never understood "ohhh let's rig it for the Spurs" conspiracy theories. Yeah i'm sure David Stern is rubbing his hands together at the thought of a big cash cow like SAN ANTONIO winning another title. That does shit for him.

Mavs didn't deserve the chance to play in the 2nd round. They changed their strategy for an inferior 8th seed, who in turn made them the worst bitches in NBA history historically speaking. 07 Mavs = FAIL. Excuses are for losers.

OI have pehsonally ohvaseen the investigashen of the occaurances surrounding Mr. Donaghy, and yes, OI can confairm theyat there's no evidence of the Sayan Antonio Spurs owhhaginization benefiting from thayat situation. OI pehsonally root foaah the Sunss or the Lakehs every yeaahr...

[Princess Pimp]

http://spurstalk.com/espn-gay.jpg

:makemyday


Better believe it

[Princess Pimp]

Fucking idiots, ignorant bastards
you:sleep are

[21_Blessings]

Better believe it

Shaq vs Kobe WCF

[Princess Pimp]

just die

[WildcardManu]

Shaq vs Kobe WCF



What are you so happy about dumbass? the Spurs will knock your ass out all the way back to the first round.

[WildcardManu]

just die


Your team traded for a has-been who may be bitching by next season, and for what? to beat the only team that has kicked your ass over and over again. Phoenix may beat San Antonio but good luck getting past other teams, complacency is in the air over in Arizona.

[pppp]

Geez. Every year it's the same bullshit.

Suns are confident because of the 1-3 record.

Shaq sure is a problem but the Spurs haven't used their postseason playbook yet. I'm sure Pop & co prepared something.

Spurs in 6 (as usual) :smokin

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

No matter who wins this series, one thing is for sure, the 2nd rd opponent will be facing a bruised up team :lol

Go on Spurs make my Thuggets proud! :lol :toast

[Cherry]

http://spurstalk.com/espn-gay.jpg

:makemyday


"First round: Mavs in 6!"...remember?:lol

[Harry Callahan]

Hollinger just became more of joke (if that's possible). He blasted the Suns relentlessly after the Shaq trade. And now he picks Shaq's Suns to dethrone the Spurs.

Lame stat inventin', self absorbin', hair regressin', wannabe expertin' biotch.


TIMVP is right. Hollinger is one ugly bastard. Looks like one of those people who is not supposed to get within 1,000 yards of a schoolyard.

[Obstructed_View]

To be fair, the Spurs have been dropping a bunch of weak turd performances during nationally televised games over the last month. The Spurs certainly look as beatable as they ever have, and it's not surprising that people would be picking the Suns.

Hell, remember all the people that had the Knicks beating them in '99.

[Jimcs50]

It does not matter. USA Today picks the Spurs and they have been right about the Spurs every year.

Spurs in 6

[TampaDude]

http://spurstalk.com/espn-gay.jpg

:makemyday


Suns are doomed...DOOMED, I say! Spurs in 5!!!

[Trainwreck2100]

http://spurstalk.com/espn-gay.jpg

:makemyday


Now Hollinger can take his stupid formula and shove it up his ass

[timvp]

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:makemyday



:rollin

[Jdspur20]

http://spurstalk.com/espn-gay.jpg

:makemyday


:owned

:flag:

[spurscenter]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/playoffs2008/series?series=phosas

[Pero]

Spurs in 5.

:king

[MannyIsGod]

pwnt bitches.